tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327423785358259753.post1152600327648459742..comments2015-08-02T17:14:49.136-04:00Comments on National MS Society Blog: Traveling with MS – A Surprising TurnNational MS Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666706081726295960noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327423785358259753.post-80050804183273271612012-06-12T11:56:56.867-04:002012-06-12T11:56:56.867-04:00Yes Will Robinson I&#39;m well familiar with the e...Yes Will Robinson I&#39;m well familiar with the episode of “Lost in internet Space.”<br /><br />Glad some of our travel solutions were helpful. For non-RV travel (which we try to avoid) we so far have stuck with car travel as airplane traveling was just too unpleasant. We recently stayed at a Comfort Inn which was totally accessible and had a number of well designed accessible rooms on the first floor. The hotel staff was pleasant an accommodating. They provided a refrigerator in the room at no charge for food and medicine. Even their hotel breakfast (included) had some SWANK diet friendly offerings. And yes, the Comfort Inn was pooch friendly and Elvis had a great time.<br /><br />As for buying an RV, you can start with a used one, and even a pop-up camper you can tow with almost any family car. They are generally very reasonable, but with the tough economy for so many years, I suspect you could find an incredible deal on a used one. That is how many people first get their toe into the RV world. The kids will love it and in contrast to any other form of travel you can control most of your environment to have what you need (well, everything but the weather). We found it a challenge at first. But after a few trips we were able to figure out most of what we needed and how to work most of the stuff. Once we reached that point it was incredibly relaxing. It was and is great to know that anything you’re likely to need you have with you.<br /><br />As to financial advising I’m really an estate planner. The Financial Services Professionals (“FSP”) has an incredible program for the National MS Society where they provide free financial counseling for those that cannot afford an adviser. If you can afford an adviser they are a great place to start. 19 Campus Blvd, Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA 19073-3239. Their phone number is (800) 927-2427 or you can check their website to find an adviser near you.<br /><br />I cannot really give any type of professional advice on line and it would be pretty useless without real background. <br /><br />We have posted a lot of materials to our free planning website www.rv4thecause.org (or www.chronicillnessplanning.org). If there are things we should add let us know. We are in the process of completely rebuilding the site and will have much more to offer soon.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Martin M. ShenkmanNational MS Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666706081726295960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327423785358259753.post-41632672894831943752012-06-12T08:45:07.280-04:002012-06-12T08:45:07.280-04:00I tried earlier to respond to this, but I lost it ...I tried earlier to respond to this, but I lost it in &quot;internet space.&quot; I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading about your solutions to making travel more enjoyable. Unfortunately, we are not at a point where we can afford to buy an RV. It would be perfect, I think, to have one of those and take along our Goldendoodle (Alfred) on trips. We usually go during Mem. Day week for a scheduled timeshare, but opted to skip it this year; oldest child completing elementary school and moving on to middle school next year. Couldn&#39;t see exchanging his 5th grade trip and Activities Day for a family trip.<br />I would love to hear more about your financial advising. We are currently living in a split level (unfortunately has kept me from obtaining a power chair via insurance). We need to find a one-level home in the same school district or a lot to build on. However, we are at that awkward stage where we are still mostly paying interest on our mortgage. Hoping to schedule a trip with extended family to India in Dec. 2013, but not sure how to manage the heat and/or getting around. <br />Thanks for sharing how you turned travel to your advantage AND to the advantage of others. :-)readingteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00073653861030567427noreply@blogger.com